Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Per Diem
The Cedars Skilled Nursing
125 Scituate Avenue, Cranston, RI 02921
Position Type: Per Diem
Setting: Skilled Nursing / Subacute Rehabilitation
Join Our Rehabilitation Team!
The Cedars Skilled Nursing is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team on a per diem basis.
The SLP will provide skilled speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing services to residents in our skilled nursing and subacute rehabilitation setting. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who enjoys working directly with patients and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to help residents achieve their highest level of function and quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, communication, cognition, and swallowing as clinically indicated.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on residents' clinical needs and functional goals.
- Provide skilled speech-language therapy interventions according to established plans of care.
- Evaluate and treat swallowing and feeding disorders and provide appropriate recommendations for safe eating and drinking.
- Provide cognitive-communication therapy and interventions as appropriate.
- Assist residents in improving communication, cognition, and functional independence.
- Provide education and training to residents, families, caregivers, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Monitor resident progress and modify treatment approaches as appropriate.
- Communicate changes in resident status and treatment recommendations to the interdisciplinary team.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation.
- Participate in care planning and discharge planning as appropriate.
- Promote resident safety, dignity, independence, and quality of life.
- Follow all applicable professional standards, facility policies, and state and federal regulations.
Qualifications
- Current Speech-Language Pathologist license in the State of Rhode Island or eligibility for Rhode Island licensure.
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) through ASHA, or appropriate status/eligibility.
- Current CPR/BLS certification, or ability to obtain as required.
- Strong clinical, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Experience in skilled nursing, subacute rehabilitation, long-term care, or post-acute care is preferred but not required.
Why Join The Cedars Skilled Nursing?
- Per diem flexibility
- Skilled nursing and subacute rehabilitation setting
- Collaborative interdisciplinary team
- Opportunity to work with a diverse resident population
- Patient-centered rehabilitation environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents' communication, swallowing safety, independence, and quality of life
Location
The Cedars Skilled Nursing
125 Scituate Avenue
Cranston, RI 02921
The Cedars Skilled Nursing
125 Scituate Avenue, Cranston, RI 02921
We look forward to connecting with compassionate Speech-Language Pathologists interested in joining our rehabilitation team!